1. Spelling , Punctuation and Grammar workshop SPaG
Corrie Primary School
Spelling , Punctuation and Grammar workshop
SPaG

2. At Corrie Primary School....
We believe that the focussed teaching of spelling, punctuation and grammar will enable each child to arrange words in sentences, add the correct punctuation thus helping them to communicate their ideas effectively.
We teach the meaning of word groups in order to give the children these fundamental skills to develop and improve their writing. Spelling is incorporated into the Guided Reading, Literacy lessons and Phonics lessons.
The children have weekly SPaG lessons this is presented in different ways depending on the year group.

3. National Curriculum 2014
We have been using the new national curriculum since 2014
There has been a raised expectation for all children
Spelling – linked with Literacy ( English) lessons and Phonics lessons 
Vocabulary, Punctuation and Grammar
Statutory requirements taken directly from the National Curriculum

4. Year group expectations.

5. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are key areas in the teaching of English.
- Develop children’s ability to use language clearly, concisely and effectively - Help children use Standard English where appropriate - Provide children with the vocabulary they need to discuss, reflect on and understand grammar, spelling and punctuation - Meet the statutory curriculum requirements .
How do we do this ?

6. How do we teach SPaG?
In Nursery – the children cover the Phase 1 of Phonics : Phase One of Letters and Sounds concentrates on developing children's speaking and listening skills and lays the foundations for the phonic work which starts in Phase 2.
The emphasis during Phase 1 is to get children attuned to the sounds around them and ready to begin developing oral blending and segmenting skills.
Phase 1 is divided into seven aspects. Each aspect contains three strands: Tuning in to sounds (auditory discrimination), Listening and remembering sounds (auditory memory and sequencing) and Talking about sounds.

7. Reception, year 1 and year2 Phonics.
In these classes the children have daily phonics lessons for twenty minutes covering Phase2, 3, 4, 5 and Phase 6 ( spelling ).

8. Spelling – Year group: Reception to year 6.
Spelling: Key words, common exception words, tricky words.
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Each year group has a spelling list and these are set as homework. They are practised in Guided Reading.

9. Punctuation and Grammar –ks1
In year 1 and 2 this is integrated into all the learning. It is taught directly in Literacy ( English), Phonics, Guided reading and specific SPaG focus lessons.
The staff use a range of games and resources.
Phonics Play
Letters and sounds
Bite size

10. Punctuation and Grammar-KS2
In years 3, 4, 5, 6, this is integrated into all the learning. It is taught directly in Literacy ( English), Phonics, Guided reading and specific SPaG focus lessons.
The staff use Grammar Hammer to teach SPaG
Thes use a range of interactive games to teach and deliver the focus SPaG lessons.

11. Assessment
The children are assessed using formative assessment every half term and termly.
They are assessed on their spelling knowledge and on their phonic knowledge.
The school use a diagnostic test to give an indication of the children's knowledge and skills in SPaG. Using the Rising Stars assessment tool.
Spelling Test are arranged by each individual teacher linked to the relevant spelling groups for the year.

12. Resources and games on website
Punctuation thief
Deal and steal VCOP
Conjunction conundrum
Synonym circus
Loop card suffix game
Guess my sentence
Acting out verbs / adverbs

13. How can I support my child at home?
Practise spellings each week
Complete homework tasks
Reading with your child each week
Look on the Corrie website for additional homework tasks.

14. Lesson observations
Please go and see the SPaG lessons in your child’s class for twenty minutes.
If you have any questions please write them down on your evaluation sheets and the class teacher will be happy to answer any questions as they won’t have time in the lesson.
I hope you are not over whelmed but a little clearer on the teaching of Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
Mrs Ruddock will be available to answer questions after the session.